Decoding Korea
26 July - 25 August 2024
Grand Palais Immersif, Paris
Participating artists: Nam June Paik, Lee-Nam Lee, Junebum Park, Yongbaek Lee, Hayoun Kwon, Heecheon Kim, Ram Han, ROOMTONE, Yiyun Kang, Yeondoo Jung, Ji Hye Yeom
Decoding Korea is an exhibition exploring modern Korea through artistic, cultural, and historical lenses. It combines the work of ten Korean media artists with Gloval Groove and Wrap Around the World by Nam June PAIK, offering a philosophical, aesthetic, and cultural reinterpretation of Korean society. Decoding Korea deciphers contemporary Korean values and structures through keywords such as “memory,” “technology,” and “environment.” This exhibition affirms the fact that art is not only for visual pleasure, but also a catalyst for change. By connecting the voices of individual artists, Decoding Korea demonstrates the power of art to connect the past, the present, and the future. Decoding Korea ultimately goes beyond the Korean context, addressing global challenges through art and creating a platform for international discourse, allowing us to dream of a better future.
Artistic Director: Daehyung Lee
Curatorial team: Geunbae Yang, Goeun Choi, Judy Hyunjung Lee
Essays: Jérôme Sans, Hong-hee Kim, Daehyung Lee
Host: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
Organizer: Korea Arts Management Service
Curation & Operation: Hzone